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Skies Over Changzhou
For all the stories one hears about smog and pollution, this scene is one that wouldn’t be expected. Yet, this is exactly as it looks – blue skies do exist in China. But to be honest, not that often. Usually … Continue reading
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Getting Ready for a Bit of Culture
This is another scene from a walk down Jingling Lu as we headed towards our home which is about a kilometer to the north. This is the Changzhou Grand Theatre, the site of a symphony performance that we will be … Continue reading
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JingLing Lu
Well, some things never change, even in this city where change seems to be the first word in this city’s life. I remember our first walk down JinLing Lu as we headed into the centre of the city. We passed … Continue reading
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Something to Text About
Maureen is getting to be good at this, walking and texting on her cell phone. You would think she has been doing this all of her life. The cell phone, or mobile phone as it is called here, is our … Continue reading
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The Freshmen Arrive.
Saturday and the end of the first week of regular classes means that it is time for the freshmen to move onto the campus. Unlike the return of the sophomores, juniors and seniors who arrived over a period of a few … Continue reading
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Tagged bot camp, C.I.T., Changzhou, China, Chinese, ESL, ESL blog, foreign teacher, freshmen, FT, Jiangsu, military service, school, students, teaching esl, TEFL, university, xinbei
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Dentistry in Changzhou
Yesterday, we went to People’s Hospital Number 1 because Maureen had an appointment to see a dentist, Dr. Chen. Our FAO chief, Athena had made the contact for us so that we could see if Maureen could have some dental … Continue reading
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Now For a Well Deserved Week-End
On my way to class I happened upon this scene. After a long morning which starts early for the crew working in front of the apartment building, usually around 7:00 am, it is time for a bit of a break. … Continue reading
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Tagged C.I.T., China, Chinese, ESL blog, foreign teacher, Jiangsu, Sunshine Garden, teaching esl, xinbei, YángGuāng HuāYuán, 阳光花园
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A Tale of Two Campuses
I took this photo from the fourth floor of a building on the main campus of C.I.T, the floor where the Foreign Affairs Offices (FAO) are located. in the distant background are the two towers of Changzhou City Hall. On … Continue reading
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Another First Day at C.I.T.
Well, today Maureen got to attend her first class. Of course we took the obligatory photos of the first day heading off to school. And yes, mine was taken yesterday. Today we both taught at the same time in the same … Continue reading
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First Day of a New School Year
It’s my first class and as usual the idea of standing in front of a group of students still gives me that special feeling that comes with the first day of school for all teachers and students alike. Maureen has … Continue reading
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